Tracking & Survival "Leo's Fortune" brings depth to casual games

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Not long ago, a percussion rhythm game called "Never Give Up" gave many players a "heart-wrenching" reception. However, such a casual game with alternative characteristics also allowed players to find joy on the big screen of TV.

Now, the adventure game "Leo's Fortune" provided by Xiaoy Games has brought a new and cute creature "Uncle Furball" to the big screen. What kind of surprises will this "Uncle Furball" bring to people?

The Adventures of Uncle Maoqiu

The main elements of this game are the realistic game screen and the peculiarly designed "Uncle Fur Ball". The game screen is very close to the real level, and the fluffy details of the fur ball are also portrayed very well. Although there is no background music, the laughter of the characters during the march and the sound effects of various props make people give it a thumbs up.

"Leo's Fortune" starts with the protagonist Leo losing his gold coins, and the main storyline is tracking the stolen gold coins. Before each map begins, there will be a short confession from Leo, telling the players his own questions and stories, so that players can not only operate the game, but also understand the game background and clues.

The whole game is operated by a controller, which is much simpler than the touch screen method of mobile platforms such as IOS, making it easier to get started and more in line with the needs of family entertainment. During the game, Leo's smooth movements also show that the controller is well adapted to the game.

Lonely journey is not lonely

As a single-player game, the way to collect coins may seem simple and casual, but as the game progresses, various physical puzzles and mechanisms will appear. Sometimes the application of the lever principle and multiple mechanisms such as the sawtooth waterwheel may make players feel overwhelmed. And how to control Leo to collect coins in many mechanisms has become a challenge to test the player's IQ and operation level.

In adventure games, there will inevitably be star ratings to assess the level of the players, and in each map, the unlocking of hidden levels is also closely related to these star ratings. However, in addition to the most basic amount of gold found, unlocking these levels, zero deaths and time racing have become obstacles for many players.

In the process of the game with many traps, completing the game with one life may be a huge challenge to test the player's carefulness, perseverance and operation. The most powerful way to unlock the hardcore mode is to complete the entire game with one life, which is also worth the player's sweat. For the racing mode, while Leo is moving at high speed, challenging his own reaction and operation in front of many traps will also become a fun part.

As the game gradually develops, whether it is from mossy forests to abandoned mines, or from arid deserts to pirate cities and snow-capped mountains, the ever-changing game scenes may become a fascination for those who love graphics.

How to make TV casual games more “characteristic”?

At this stage, TV games are just starting out, and casual games have become the main focus of many TV game platforms. How to make casual games distinctive and attract players has become the key to determining the success of a game.

How to do this?

First of all, the casual game screen cannot be "casual".

The most impressive thing about Leo's Fortune is the high-quality game graphics. The game uses textures to combine realistic backgrounds with game locations. The seamless connection between different game backgrounds also gives players a visual enjoyment. The presentation of this kind of graphics does not require high hardware performance as support, which is in line with the mainstream environment of light game usage scenarios on smart TV platforms.

Secondly, the concept of casual games cannot be "casual".

Although Leo's Fortune is still a casual game with the usual way of collecting items, the constant appearance of physical puzzles and traps in the game process will keep players clear-headed and highly focused at all times. The combination of multiple story CGs and the game also makes the game more comprehensive.

To be fair, blockbuster games and remakes may still be the first choice for game enthusiasts. But the small-scale "Leo's Fortune" is still attractive enough for us to play for several hours on the big screen of TV. Making casual games in-depth may become the general trend and direction of the future development of TV games.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.